Comparison of clinical, laboratory and radiological features in confirmed and unconfirmed COVID-19 patients.
Future Microbiol
; 16: 1389-1400, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1528783
ABSTRACT
Background:
We aimed to compare the clinical, laboratory and radiological findings of confirmed COVID-19 and unconfirmed patients.Methods:
This was a single-center, retrospective study.Results:
Overall, 620 patients (338 confirmed COVID-19 and 282 unconfirmed) were included. Confirmed COVID-19 patients had higher percentages of close contact with a confirmed or probable case. In univariate analysis, the presence of myalgia and dyspnea, decreased leukocyte, neutrophil and platelet counts were best predictors for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR positivity. Multivariate analyses revealed that only platelet count was an independent predictor for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR positivity.Conclusion:
Routine complete blood count may be helpful for distinguishing COVID-19 from other respiratory illnesses at an early stage, while PCR testing is unique for the diagnosis of COVID-19.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
Future Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Fmb-2021-0162
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